Venezuela faces ‘delicate and complex moment,’ says historian

Venezuela’s political deadlock presents a “delicate and complex
moment” for the country, Venezuelan historian and political scientist
Margarita Lopez Maya told CNN’s Hala Gorani, sitting in for Christiane
Amanpour, on Monday.

The country’s simmering protests could come to a full boil at any
moment, with a dramatic showdown shaping up between embattled President
Nicolas Maduro, the former bus driver and handpicked heir of Hugo
Chavez, and opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez.

Three people were killed in violent clashes in Caracas last week;
Maduro's government blames Lopez, ordering his arrest on charges of
murder and terrorism.

Lopez asserts his innocence and dropped out of sight, until last
night, when he Tweeted a video call to action, saying he will lead
peaceful march on the ministry of justice on Tuesday....